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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.82, 551.77 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.82, 551.77 and 225.17 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.82 : 551.77 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.82/551.77 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.82x = 551.77 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.82x = 124,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,240.93/399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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